1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 2007 BMW 550
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo would be higher. At 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 427 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 612 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. 2007 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 2007 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Cuneo | 550 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4797 cc |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 657 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2890 mm |
